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a person who travels by automobile environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

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Recent Examples of motorist Draper is an ideal stopover, particularly for motorists who’ve had their fill of fast food and chain restaurants. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 The Miami-Dade County Emergency Management advised motorists to expect delays and stay alert for changing conditions. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 Wu was on foot when she was hit by a westbound motorist. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 Police have made an arrest in connection with a February hit-and-run crash in which a motorist allegedly struck a Connecticut fire engine that was responding to an emergency call and fled the scene. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorist

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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorist. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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